Arrival/Departure?
I'm starting to think about travel plans, (yes I like to plan ahead:D ) and was looking over the travel recommendations from the most recent trip. I wanted to make sure that with the shorter time frame this coming year (2007 was September 25-30=6 days, 5 nights; 2008 is October 8-11=4 days, 3 nights) that a mid day arrival in Moab on the 8th and mid day departure from Moab on the 11th was the recommended course of action by the "powers that be".
Travel: Fly to Grand Junction, or other nearby cities and then drive to Moab. We will be arranging for shared rides and rental cars, and participants will be splitting the cost of rentals/fuel. There will be information threads posted on travel and cars as the Shootout draws nearer.
Are we there yet? I mean, it is 2008!
OK, seriously though, how do most folks plan on getting there? I, for instance, will probably fly to SLC and drive the 4.5 hours. I can fly to SLC in 4 hours. While Grand Junction is only 2 hours away from Moab, it takes a 6.5 hour flight with a layover. Plus it costs $230 more. And cars will probably be easier to get in SLC.
But if people are wanting to fly into Phoenix or SLC sometime like 10/2 or 10/3 and head off someplace before Arches, I'm very interested.
I wanted to make sure that with the shorter time frame ... that a mid day arrival in Moab on the 8th and mid day departure from Moab on the 11th was the recommended course of action by the "powers that be".
Andy: Does Foochar have this correct? Do we miss anything if we leave first thing early morning on the 11th?
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... I could add time on the backend, after the shootout for another destination if anyone is interested.
I suggested the frontend only to get 2 weekends in there.
jdryan3,
In the past the first person to speak up about extending the trip has started a new thread to generate interest. You could start a "Pre or Post Moab 2008 Shootout" thread right here in Big Picture. If it takes off, we'll link it to the main announcement thread.
In the past the first person to speak up about extending the trip has started a new thread to generate interest. You could start a "Pre or Post Moab 2008 Shootout" thread right here in Big Picture. If it takes off, we'll link it to the main announcement thread.
David, there is already a pre-shootout thread here. In fact I went looking for it this morning when I couldn't find it linked via the sticky post.
I have a request for this shootout. Can we do a group picture of all the attendees either at the beginning or at the end of the shootout? I think that would be a cool souvenir for everyone and I haven't seen such for past shootouts.
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OK, OK, so I updated the first post with an indication if there are (2) in the party.
Happy now?
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This is a big group!
David - if you need help with organizational stuff - putting together itineraries or stuff like that, holler. I'd be thrilled to help out.
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She is a soccer mom......I bet she is really good for the details. She did a great job in Glacier. My vote goes to Ann for itinerary helper.
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OK, I guess manually updating wasn't working. I've changed to copy/paste from my master spreadsheet. Hopefully I got it right this time!
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Excellent David, cause I just booked my flights already
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I'm starting to think about travel plans, (yes I like to plan ahead:D ) and was looking over the travel recommendations from the most recent trip. I wanted to make sure that with the shorter time frame this coming year (2007 was September 25-30=6 days, 5 nights; 2008 is October 8-11=4 days, 3 nights) that a mid day arrival in Moab on the 8th and mid day departure from Moab on the 11th was the recommended course of action by the "powers that be".
Are we there yet? I mean, it is 2008!
OK, seriously though, how do most folks plan on getting there? I, for instance, will probably fly to SLC and drive the 4.5 hours. I can fly to SLC in 4 hours. While Grand Junction is only 2 hours away from Moab, it takes a 6.5 hour flight with a layover. Plus it costs $230 more. And cars will probably be easier to get in SLC.
But if people are wanting to fly into Phoenix or SLC sometime like 10/2 or 10/3 and head off someplace before Arches, I'm very interested.
Andy: Does Foochar have this correct? Do we miss anything if we leave first thing early morning on the 11th?
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Thanks for the clarification David.
... I could add time on the backend, after the shootout for another destination if anyone is interested.
I suggested the frontend only to get 2 weekends in there.
-Fleetwood Mac
jdryan3,
In the past the first person to speak up about extending the trip has started a new thread to generate interest. You could start a "Pre or Post Moab 2008 Shootout" thread right here in Big Picture. If it takes off, we'll link it to the main announcement thread.
Feel free to get the ball rolling!!!
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David, there is already a pre-shootout thread here. In fact I went looking for it this morning when I couldn't find it linked via the sticky post.
d'oh!!!!
My brain short circuited!!!
I knew that was there, just forgot. Well, now I've got something to do....gonna go linky link it!
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